Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia | Golf Course in Sungai Buloh | GoGolf

Last updated: 15 August 2026

Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia (KRPM) is a 36-hole golf club in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. Since it was founded in 1987 it has held two very different 18-hole, par-72 layouts — The Lakes and The Hills — and it has long been known as one of the toughest tests in the Klang Valley.

The roughly 279-acre site was once an oil palm estate, and the mature trees left behind now frame man-made lakes, large bunkers and rolling fairways. Several of its holes have been named in ParGolf magazine’s most-difficult-hole rankings, which draws golfers who want a real examination of their game; at the same time, a 50-metre pool, tennis, squash and a gymnasium make it a full sports club that families use just as much. Below is GoGolf’s detailed review.

Key facts

Three reasons golfers choose KRPM

Two full-length 18-hole courses with opposite personalities, award-listed holes that genuinely test you, and a complete sports and recreation complex — those three things are what make KRPM one of the region’s established clubs.

1. 36 holes with two distinct characters — The Lakes is defined by water; The Hills works with the rolling terrain. Both are 18 holes, par 72, and both stretch past 6,000 metres from the blue tees, so one club gives you two completely different rounds of golf.
2. Award-listed signature holes — the 2nd on The Lakes has repeatedly been named the second most difficult hole in Malaysia by ParGolf, and 7A on The Hills was named the third most difficult. For anyone who enjoys measuring their game against a course, that adds a real edge.
3. A full sports and recreation complex — three pools including a 50-metre pool, tennis, four squash courts, a gymnasium, snooker, table tennis and function rooms mean that family members who do not play golf can still spend the whole day here.

Location and access

Kelab Rahman Putra Malaysia sits in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, in the Klang Valley. It is roughly 30 minutes by car from central Kuala Lumpur and only about 15 minutes from Petaling Jaya or Damansara — a strategic position that makes it easy to reach for residents and visitors alike.

Come by company car or your own vehicle, or use a ride-hailing service such as Grab or Gojek. One practical advantage of the relatively quiet surroundings of Sungai Buloh is that you can play without the traffic and noise of the city centre pressing in on you. Being close to Kuala Lumpur yet set apart from the bustle gives the club an atmosphere in which it is easy to concentrate on your golf. Traffic in the metropolitan area can still be heavy at certain hours, so allow extra time for the drive.

The two courses: The Lakes and The Hills

KRPM’s greatest strength is having two 18-hole courses with genuinely different personalities. The Lakes is often described as one of the most difficult courses in Malaysia, with water in play on almost every hole. It measures about 6,121 metres from the blue tees and plays to par 72. The 2nd, where water runs from tee to green, has been named the second most difficult hole in Malaysia by ParGolf more than once and demands a precise carry. The 10th, a strategic hole framed by palms and water, was selected for the “Super 18 Holes in Malaysia”. And the 15th, nicknamed “Beauty & The Beast”, is as demanding from the first swing as it is beautiful, with water and an elevated tee box.

The Hills offers a different experience through its rolling terrain. At about 6,047 metres from the blue tees, par 72, it is almost identical on paper, yet it takes far more out of you physically. Hole 7A — uphill fairway, strategic bunkering and greens that are hard to read — was named the third most difficult hole in Malaysia by ParGolf. If you are playing both courses in one day, one sensible plan is to take on The Hills first, while your legs are fresh.

Both courses were built on roughly 279 acres of former oil palm estate, and the remaining natural vegetation gives them a lush tropical feel. Large bunkers, rolling fairways and man-made lakes appear throughout, which makes this an ideal club for golfers who want their technique and strategy properly tested. Bermuda is used on greens and fairways on both courses, holding conditions steady in the heat and humidity of the tropics. The club opened with 27 holes; nine more were added as demand grew, giving the 36-hole complex it is today.

If you are unsure which course to play, here is a rough guide. Choose The Lakes on a day when you trust your ball-striking and want the challenge — water has to be carried again and again, so accurate distance judgement and club selection are rewarded. Conversely, on a day when your driver is unreliable, or in a competition where playing standards vary, The Hills tends to hold together better. On The Lakes a ball in the water is an immediate penalty; on The Hills most mistakes end up in rough or on a slope, leaving room to recover. The greens on The Hills are harder to read, though, so putts tend to add up. Keeping the difference in mind — “blow-up holes on The Lakes, small losses that accumulate on The Hills” — makes it easier to build a score.

Clubhouse and facilities

Alongside the challenge of the courses, KRPM has the premium facilities to support the round. The elegantly styled clubhouse holds several dining outlets serving local and international dishes; the buffet, the comfortable atmosphere and the friendly staff are all well regarded, and you can relax after your round with a fine view over the course. Function rooms and meeting rooms are also available for corporate events and ceremonies.

The non-golf sports facilities are among the fullest of any club in the Klang Valley. The officially listed facilities alone include three pools — an Olympic-size (50 m) pool, a leisure pool and a toddlers’ pool — two tennis courts, four squash courts, a gymnasium, a snooker room, table tennis, a card room, and a children’s room and library. Being able to come as a family, with the children at the pool while the adults play their round, is the kind of latitude only a 36-hole club can offer.

On the service side there are professional caddies to help with course strategy, buggies operated on paths only rather than on the fairways, club and shoe rental, and clean, comfortable changing rooms, showers and lockers. A busy calendar of social events, local tournaments and family activities gives the place a strong community feel, which is very much part of KRPM’s appeal.

Being founded in 1987 makes KRPM one of the earlier golf clubs in the Klang Valley. Sungai Buloh at the time was still oil palm country on the outer edge of the capital region. That land was turned into 36 holes and a full sports complex, and the housing estate around it — Bukit Rahman Putra — grew up afterwards. That order of events says a good deal: KRPM was designed as a community facility, not simply as a golf course. It is why the club has pools, a children’s room and a library — things no golf course strictly needs. The number of families in the clubhouse at weekends is a legacy of that character, now nearly forty years old. Even if you are visiting only to play, knowing this background makes the atmosphere of the whole club much easier to understand.

What a round here feels like

A round at KRPM is a journey through two contrasting worlds. The Lakes tests your precision over water; The Hills asks you to handle elevation change and greens that refuse to be read — and a set of award-listed holes calls for strategic thinking on shot after shot. The water carry on the 2nd, the elevated tee on the 15th, “Beauty & The Beast”, the uphill approach and green on 7A: every one of them becomes a talking point afterwards, and conversation flows naturally in competitions and among friends. Immerse yourself in serious golf in the quiet away from the city, then unwind in the elegant clubhouse. Challenge, calm and complete facilities together make this one of the Klang Valley’s leading destinations.

Pair it with a nearby course

Sungai Buloh lies to the north-west of greater Kuala Lumpur, with well-known courses gathered within a 20 to 40 minute drive. Choosing by difficulty or by architect adds variety to the rounds on your trip.

• Saujana Golf & Country Club — a leading club towards Shah Alam, with two Ronald Fream courses and a reputation for difficulty that matches KRPM’s.
• Glenmarie Golf & Country Club — another 36-hole club, for anyone who enjoys comparing two courses at one venue.
• Templer Park Country Club — towards Rawang; a course shaped with the involvement of Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, looking out on limestone hills.

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Around the course and Kuala Lumpur

Sungai Buloh sits north-west of greater Kuala Lumpur, close to the commercial and residential areas of Petaling Jaya and Damansara. Shopping malls and restaurants nearby make it easy to eat or shop before or after golf. Sungai Buloh is also near nature parks and wetland reserves, so the calm, green surroundings are an attraction in themselves. With good access to central Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya, the club combines well with city sightseeing and fits easily into an itinerary that takes in several courses around the capital.

Before you play

• Access: a company car or your own vehicle, or a ride-hailing service such as Grab or Gojek. About 30 minutes by car from central Kuala Lumpur and around 15 minutes from Petaling Jaya or Damansara. Traffic in the metropolitan area can be heavy, so allow extra time.
• Choosing a course: The Lakes for water, The Hills for terrain — pick according to your game and your preference, and confirm which course you are playing before you arrive.
• Course character: this is one of Malaysia’s harder tests, and both courses exceed 6,000 metres from the blue tees. Water is the theme on The Lakes; elevation change and unreadable greens are the theme on The Hills. The 2nd and 15th on The Lakes and 7A on The Hills deserve particular care. Accuracy and strategy matter more than length.
• Membership: this is a members’ club. Please check whether visitor play is available, and on what terms, before you visit.
• Caddies, buggies and dress code: please confirm the availability and details of professional caddies, buggies and rental equipment before arriving. Buggies are operated on paths only. A collared shirt, golf trousers and golf shoes are standard, and do not forget sun protection and plenty of water.

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